2003 Subaru 6 disc dc player problems

[JGP]

My Cd player just went kaput. Does anyone know of defects or problems
with this model? Does anyone know if the 6 disc cd/cassette player
from a WRX/STI or forester is compatable?

 

[BrianW]

You don't say what model Subaru you have. The WRX CD changer/cassette
deck fits in the 2000-2004 Outback wagons (and sedans, I assume). It's
a double-DIN setup, so you'd have to remove both stock units in your
dash.

Search the archives for lots of posts (some by me) regarding installing
one of the WRX units. It's pretty easy if you have basic mechanical
skils, and the units are still easy to find on eBay for reasonable
prices.

 

[Owlyn]

04 OBW LLBean. Had a problem with mine- replced under waranttee- BUT, to
turn it back on, I believe I pressed the CD eject button. I'm not sure, so
play around with the buttons.

 

[JGP]

The player has progressively getting worse. First not reading a disc
when I loaded and the now it does not read any discs at all. Did you
have the same problem? Mine is the outback wagon with the premium
sound system changer, etc.

 

[Jim Stewart]

My Cd player just went kaput. Does anyone know of defects or problems
with this model? Does anyone know if the 6 disc cd/cassette player
from a WRX/STI or forester is compatable?

Probably blew a head gasket.